Tech Solutions Implemented by City Hall to Ease Traffic Congestion
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Wannabe Bangkok traffic boss, Chadchart Sittipunt, reckons the city needs a shake-up when it comes to the ol' traffic signal game. So, he's rolled out his smart-ass plan - an Adaptive Traffic Control System (ATCS) - at 72 choice intersections, all mostly along fancy roads like Sukhumvit and Phetchaburi.
Now, what makes this ATCS different from your regular, run-of-the-mill traffic systems, you ask? Well, buddy, this one's equipped with cameras and brains. It gathers real-time data on traffic flow and then uses its NYC-smart algorithms to control those pesky traffic lights. The goal, of course, is to cut down on gridlock and make your daily commute a little less 'scream-behind-the-wheel' kinda scenario.
So, why bother? Well, here's the lowdown: Chadchart says the ATCS has already sliced up to a 15% chunk off traffic during off-hours. But, during rush-hour chaos, when all of Bangkok appears to be on the roads at once, you might still need ol' reliable, traffic cops, to step in and steer things.
But, there's more. Future plans include expanding this traffic whiz-kid system to a further 200 intersections, with the ultimate goal of keeping the city moving like a well-oiled machine.
Now, let's drop a bit of smart-city trivia here: Current traffic operations consist of traffic cops or timer systems managing the signals at around 500 Bangkok intersections. Oddly enough, in timer-system zones, those cute little countdown timers indicate that signals won't be adjusting to real-time traffic conditions - hey, it is what it is.
So, hats off to Bangkok's ticket-wielding traffic enforcers, but looks like their era's numbered. Here's to smarter traffic ahead!
[1] https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/2134245/atcs-improves-traffic-flow-during-off-peak-hours[3] https://www.bangkokbiznews.com/629784/bma-to-install-smart-traffic-lights-at-200-intersections-next-year/
- The Adaptive Traffic Control System (ATCS) in Bangkok, implemented at 72 intersections, includes technology like cameras and algorithms that gather real-time data, aiming to reduce traffic congestion and improve daily commuting.
- Future plans for Bangkok's ATCS include expanding the system to 200 more intersections, eventually transforming current traffic operations that rely on timer systems or traffic cops managing signals at around 500 intersections.
